Roots & Rye is honestly my go to spot for açaí bowl locally. I always get medium 16 OZ half açaí, half coconut, peanut butter in the middle, granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, and coconut flakes on the top! The açaí and the coconut mix gives it a more creamy flavor and the granola is always fresh and crunchy. I've had other açaís around the area and sometimes the granola is just horrible and stale. The açaí and coconut is always on point and consistent in the flavor as well . Fruits is usually sweet and always sweet when it's not in season but that's understandable. Also the customer service here is great! I often times make it complicated because unlike to layer my acai bowl so I can get a little of everything in each bite but they always accommodate it! Must try you guys!!! Try my mix I think it's really good! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl - Medium 16 oz. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've seen this location change hands twice and it seems the third time is the charm. The Acai Bowl is wonderful with humongous selection of toppings, mixes and base ingredients for a delicious Acai taste both sweet, crunchy and healthy in one bowl. Now it might seem you could just add everything, some flavors just don't agree and should not be mixed in some cases. Nevertheless, it is your choice, and it could be your favorites from childhood, or just a craving. Since my daughter was the recipient of my self selected Acai bowl, I was complimented on the selection, which is always welcome from your own daughter. I think I will make the trip to Roots and Rye on special occasions, to maintain a father and daughter tradition. read more

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This place is awesome! For $11 you can get a medium sized bowl with unlimited toppings. I got the açaí and pitaya bases along with french vanilla granola, strawberries, banana, blueberries, flax seeds, hemp seeds, goji berries, bee pollen, and almond butter. There are so many toppings to choose from and they are very generous with it. The service can be a little slow, but I'm not complaining because of the quality and quantity I got in my bowl. I definitely recommend Roots and Rye to açaí/smoothie bowl lovers. read more

Roots & Rye - medium bowls - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I am wildly impressed with this place! I am normally not interested in trying different acai places because I have my one absolute favorite spot, but my aunt has never tried an acai bowl and wanted something local to her area. So, I hopped onto Yelp, looked through various places and found this place and thought we should give it a try. SO glad we did! The one thing that caught my eye when looking through the menu was when I saw unlimited toppings. I had to do a double take because... really?? are you sure?!! Yes...it's true! You can have unlimited toppings!! That is something I haven't seen before at other acai shops, it's usually always an additional charge. Unless, I'm going to the wrong places lol. So with that said, I filled up my bowl with all my favorite toppings; toasted coconut, seasonal fruits, granola, peanut butter, and more. In addition to the huge plus of unlimited toppings, you can also mix acai bases which I thought was very interesting but amazing! When looking through the menu and the various bases they had, the one thing that caught my eye was the fact that they have matcha green tea acai. I have not yet seen that in a shop before but I love matcha so I had to give it a try, and it was very good! My aunt also was happy with what she ordered, the fact that we loaded up our bowls, and the pricing is incredible! The small was $8 and the medium was $11. But really, if you load it up with toppings the value is well worth it! So excited to come back and get an acai bowl every time I visit my aunt or get my hair done since my salon is down the street too. So many pros! read more

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YUM!! I've been to the roots & rye location in silverlake but this was my first time trying out this location! Definitely my new #1 go to spot for acai bowls. I got a small size ($7) which comes with unlimited bases, granola, and all the toppings you can think of. As someone who is incredibly indecisive when it comes to ordering I was a little overwhelmed seeing all the different base options but shoutout to the super friendly workers for assuring me that yes, i could get all of them LOL. The bases I chose were: Acai, Blue Majik (beautiful light blue base made of pinapple, mango, coconut & spirulina), Matcha, Pitaya (aka dragonfruit), Chia Pudding & Cherimoya (SO good but i think it was a seasonal option). Blue Majik is definitely still my favorite, the consistency is just somehow ~perfectly~ icy and the tropical flavor just can't be beat but all the bases were *chefs kiss* I made sure to load up on granola, toasted coconuts & fruit and it was the perfect amount for a very filling snack! There was no wait when we went ~3 pm on a friday but we did see that they have online ordering available which would be great if you're in a rush. Shoutout to the 2 employees working, they were both super nice and friendly, 10/10 customer service! The spot itself is pretty small, & there isn't really any place to sit & eat your bowl but pro tip we wanted a few blocks to cal tech's campus and found some shady tables (: read more

Roots & Rye - small size ($7) bases: Acai, Blue Majik, Matcha, Pitaya & Cherimoya - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love Roots & Rye. Best acai and great value! $9 for a small and $11 for a medium. Unlimited toppings. I usually get acai + blue majik as base with granola (all are great imho), all the fruits, goji berry and dried cranberries, honey and date syrup to top it off. read more

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Order online and use their $2 off coupon. Free parking in the back. I like that they open early. Acai was on the blander side and fruit especially the blueberries were all mushy. read more

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10/10 amazing bowls, chia pudding and over night oats are fresh. Customer service is fast and efficient.

so delicious!! so many flavors & toppings to choose from! the service there was also so good. the workers were nice & patient. we were able to try the base flavors beforehand as well. totally recommend! read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious and healthy acai bowls with quality ingredients. It was a refreshing meal. My friend was disappointed that they did not have blue magic available. I hope to try it next time. You can choose multiple bases and all the ingredients. There were different types of granola, fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, nut butters. If you want an aesthetic picture, don't place the lid on top yet. It would be great if the lid gave more room on top. The flat lid flattens all the ingredients. Great healthy meal. read more

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Quick no frills bowl/smoothie spot. I love that they have more than just an açaí base and also have sunflower butter!!! No I'm ever has sunflower butter. My only qualm is that I wish they had more fruit topping options. Otherwise, even if there's a line, it moves pretty quickly. read more

The nicest and kind staff ! Which I love they are always so friendly and make you feel welcome Unfortunately the one on Colorado Blvd I can't not say the same sad but true. I love that they have affordable prices great topping options and fresh fruit never frozen!! I think I keep going back cause they have cashew butter and you can do layers of not just 1 base but any of them. My fav spot always. read more

Plastic in the acai bowl. Service was fine. Bowl was fine besides the plastic. Some food prepper was probably not paying enough attention. Smoothies were so-so. Would have liked to see more protein options. We'll try some other places. read more

Roots & Rye - Plastic wrapper in my acai bowl. I spit it out. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

The best acai bowl ever. I think my friend and I have been here more than 20+ times cause that's how good it is. This place hits the spot on a hot day or after the gym. We've been to both locations in Pasadena. Wonderful staff. They are so nice and sweet. Unlimited toppings. Can we get a YASSSSSS. Yas that's right B you can get what you like however much you like. My favorite is when they have Cherimoya. My go-to order for just the base: acai, matcha, pitaya, coconut, overnight oats, chia pudding. Do yourself a favor and get the bowl. So good. You might become addicted like my friends and I though. lol. read more

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Gosh, this is probably my favorite place to get acai. Amazing options, generous portions, and great texture of acai!! My pet peeve is acai that is too icy, and this place definitely does not have that problem! My go to order: Small bowl with acai base + overnight oats, almond granola, strawberries + banana + blueberries, cacao nibs, goji berries, and a drizzle of honey. Yum!! read more

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There smoothie are so natural and yummy go visit them there worth the try. Parking is convenient

As an acai bowl fanatic this place definitely delivers. I love that they allow you to customize every layer of the bowl. The ingredients are beyond fresh and the place is clean and organized. They even have healthy topping options like chia seeds! The acai has a silky smooth texture and the honey almond granola adds the perfect crunch to every bite. Will definitely add this place to my acai bowl rotation. read more

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Overall, I liked this place. A friend and I met up here to get bowls. Once I saw that they offered avocado toast, being the total basic that I am, I ordered that too. The bases for the bowls are okay, but I wouldn't say they're amazing. They taste fresh but are kind of bland. Definitely, if you are not a huge fan of added sugars, you'll probably appreciate the face that they aren't that sweet. The matcha base is super mild but still tastes like matcha powder, so even if you're not the biggest fan of strong matcha, this would probably be okay for you. Avocado Toast: I am always kind of baffled when places screw up avocado toast considering it's pretty easy to make. It's literally two main ingredients, typically with some salt and chili flakes on top. I make it at home all the time and it comes out fine. But this place was a total miss with theirs. First of all, the bread is not like a thick country bread-- it's pretty thin and therefore gets all soggy under the weight of the avocado. The avocado itself was brown :( Really disappointing that they felt comfortable sending this out, please see pics lol But, overall, I think it is 4 stars because their main menu item, the acai bowl, is pretty decent and they basically have endless toppings and ways to customize your bowl, which is awesome. Also, the girl who helped us was super sweet and had good customer service (worked in the evening). Location is right off of Lake, where it meets Del Mar, parking is lot parking behind shops. read more

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I love Roots & Rye! It's a solid açaí bowl spot in the middle of Old Town Pasadena. The açaí bowls are build-your-own experiences with unlimited toppings. You start by picking what bases you want (I highly recommend the Blue Majik, which is made of pineapple and spirulina). The base choices include açaí, pita ya, matcha green tea, coconut, overnight oats and chia seed pudding- you can mix and match to your heart's desire. Then you get to pick between their many toppings, including granola, seeds, nuts, fruits and even a variety of nut butters. In Southern California, açaí bowls are never a bad idea. Definitely recommend grabbing one from here if you're in the area, or even if you aren't!! read more

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This place is the best! No bananas in the açaí base, which is an important preferences! And the almond butter is perfection. They always have the bowls available when I arrive for my pick-up orders. And the servers are very personable! read more

Wasn't bad. It's more Green Table (on Pico in LA), but I see myself coming her again I didn't know what to order, everything is build your own so hopefully you get the flavors together. I ordered online and picked up which worked out fine. Super nice that there is unlimited toppings. read more

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Delicious acai bowls and can customize anything you want and all for one price. Will definitely come back anytime I am in Pasadena and needing some delicious acai bowl! LOVED all the nut butter options! read more

I've always craved acai bowls randomly in the past but never really put in the effort to find a good one nearby. I asked a friend recently and she recommended me to Roots & Rye so I looked up their locations and found that there was a new one located in Pasadena on Del Mar. There is also a second location in Pasadena that is on Colorado. The Del Mar location is closest to me so I started my online order. The ordering process is very easy: choose a size, base(s), various toppings (fruits, dried fruits, seeds, etc.) and sauces (honey/agave/peanut or almond butter, etc.). The customer service is extremely friendly and welcoming, even if I just go in to tell my name and pick up my order. They make you feel super welcomed so it's a nice start to my day or a nice pick me up. :) I really like how they don't charge ANYTHING EXTRA for additional toppings. Not like some places where they only allow you to choose up to 3 or 5. This place essentially lets you choose anything and possibly everything you'd like. You could choose every single base, topping and sauce if your heart desires!!! But the lid would probably be hard to close... :3 I really can't think of anything negative to say! I usually get the medium size to share with my boyfriend. It's $9 and no tax I believe, but don't quote me on that. I like to order when I crave a healthy and refreshing snack or as a light breakfast! I definitely came back 3 times after I tried this the first time a couple months ago. I'll be back again soon! read more

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Solid acai bowls with good topping options and good prices. Parking can be found around the back or the lot across the street

So very happy that they opened this location, even with the Old Town one just a stone's toss away. I ordered a small acai bowl knowing that they are generous with their toppings. Just like the other locations, you get unlimited toppings included. I got the matcha and blue acai flavors for my base, different kinds of granola, fruit, and topped with almond butter and a dusting of matcha powder. Very fresh and I was completely satiated and satisfied. It's located next to Real Food Daily, free 90 minute parking open lot behind it. Only one customer is allowed in at a time due to COVID-19 safety precautions. read more

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Roots & Rye's opening just around the corner from me on Lake - best part of 2020 for sure. Well, that may not be saying much - but it's huge good news for my açaí-bowl-loving family and me. Just like their Old Town location off of Colorado, Roots & Rye on Lake has a phenomenal line up for endless açaí bowl permutations, ranging from the classic açaí base to coconut sorbet, from strawberries to bee pollen and chia seeds to warm and melts drizzled nut butters. And, toppings are unlimited too, unlike so many other places that charge per topping or charge after a certain number of toppings. As of time of writing, a small bowl is $7, a medium bowl is $9, and a large is $13. We've only purchased smalls and mediums so far, and they are generously PACKED with both the base and toppings. Staff are super friendly and helpful and happy to make your bowl just the way you want it. read more

Hands down, best bowls anywhere. Great staff. Park in back. Totally custom bowls, not too sweet, not a bunch of peanut butter mixed into the açaí. They have warm nut butters to pour on top. The best. read more

Not my usual acai bowl place but wanted an acai bowl near where ai was heading so i tried Roots & Rye. This is a perfect place to go to if you want your acai bowl to be simple. They dont have that many options to chose from(fruit wise) but toppings they have many options. Only fruit option was Strawberry, banana and blueberry. Which i'm fine with. A small size is pretty big so it got me pretty full. The only thing about this place is, it's pretty high for a size small. Not sure if I would come back but I do recommend going here. read more

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I usually buy acai bowls 2-3 times a week at this store on Del Mar and Lake Ave. There are not as many choices as Vital Cane but the quality is ok. I order the same items every time and the size of the bowl varies day by day. Weekend is bigger and weekday especially on Tuesday is smaller. It really depends on the server. Sometimes, there is no line but the server is in a rush. I requested banana and strawberry as toppings and ended up having only 1 chopped strawberry and 1/3 banana and the base given was so little. I hope the size of the bowl can be more consistent. Acai bowl is a comfort food for me and my daughter and it's usually the highlight of the day for us. it's disappointing if the server put no effort in building the bowl and tell us "it's always like that" which is not true. read more

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Truly cannot figure out how they make these smoothies SO SCRUMPTIOUS. Are they secretly milkshakes and I'm just fooling myself into thinking they're healthy because they shove a bunch of kale and spinach into the blenders?!? Hoping more locations open up - would love one in Highland Park or Eagle Rock! read more

Lots of variety for acai bowl and smoothie base. I really liked the match one, just perfect sweetness and very refreshing! Great price for Unlimited topping too. They have a lot of topping to choose from, however, I have been there for couple times but the fruit for topping is always the same (strawberry, blueberry, banana). I wish they have more variety for fresh fruits! read more

Roots & Rye is a great local acai bowl place with many delicious varieties of flavors and healthy toppings to choose from! Love their presentation of the acai bowls, as well. We ordered the large. With granola of your choice placed on the bottom of the bowl first, then comes the bases of your choice. I chose the blue majik, acai, and chia pudding. Chose bananas and strawberries for my fruits. And there were so many healthy toppings to choose from, such as goji berries, coconut, hemp seeds, chia seeds, etc. I also got peanut butter on top. Everything wasn't too sweet at all, pretty good! Customer service was very patient and helpful. Free parking on the large lot to the right of the store, and free parking in front of the store. Great spot to come if you're in Pasadena and craving an acai bowl! read more

Love the açaí bowls--they have so many choices!--and the people are always friendly and accommodating!

Great açaí bowl at a good price! Love that you can have unlimited toppings and that you can layer the bases. I got the açaí, matcha, and coconut bases with chia seed pudding. The toppings include banana, blueberry, granola, goji berry, coconut, and almond butter. Super healthy, refreshing, and filling! Ate it up while sitting on Lake with my laptop, and it was just really complemented a nice, productive morning. read more

Roots & Rye - Acai Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ordered smoothies here that were just very average. It wasn't even that cold. I like how you have options to pick for add ons but be careful as not everything may go well together blended. Açaí bowls are probably the way to go here, not smoothies. read more

Decided to come back to give another try since I really enjoyed their smoothie last time. I had a much better experience this time.

Beautiful new acai place in Pasadena! They have unlimited topings and all the topings are creative and tasty! A bowl from here won't be your average boring acai bowl you're used to. Presentation is great, and all the toppings are high quality. read more

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You have Never had an Açaí bowl until you try Roots & Rye. If you think you can get this type of bowl anywhere else your wrong. For example I thought I could of just stop anywhere and get my self an açaí bowl and I was wrong, by the time I get my into my car the base is all melted and pretty much slurping the damn thing. Try it and don't forget to get their avocado toast, delicious! read more

Roots & Rye - Açaí Bowl: chai putting, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, agave, almond butter, and toasted coconut - Acai Bowls Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I have 2 different experiences, online ordering and store walk-in. I first ordered online because I saw their sign outside, "$2 off" for those who order for their first time on their website. The process was simple and I just followed each question, chose my desired toppings, and got this about 8 minutes after (there was a small line out the door during the time). After receiving the bowl, there seemed to be less toppings than you'd usually get if you were to do walk-in. I noticed only few pieces of literally all the toppings I chose. Their lid is flat and doesn't give enough space because the bowl is already stuffed to the top with acai. If you don't care for toppings, I'd say get this option. You'll save $2 and time going inside. HOWEVER, if you're like me and believe your toppings make the bowl, then order inside. They make your bowls SO much prettier and presentable, and you could even ask for extra toppings if it doesn't seem like enough the first time! read more

Their POS system was down and I felt bad for the workers but I ended up waiting 20 min just to pay!! can't blame anyone but I didn't even wanna eat my açaí bowl by then read more